"Nevo and I, we are still getting to know each other,” said Cpl. Heufelder, who completed a six-week training course with the canine. "Dogs have personalities too, and you have to match personality and work ethics.

“I think we're a good match."

Police Chief Mark O’Donnell said the dog will track scents, detect drugs and eventually interact with people in the community.

Until the dog becomes acclimated to crowds and his surroundings, Chief O’Donnell said, “we are erring on the side of caution with Nevo, sort of breaking him in."

Nevo already has found narcotics during two calls, one in the township and one in a nearby school district, he said.

North Fayette has raised about $45,000 in grants and donations for the dog and related equipment and training, fiscal director Dave Lodovico said.

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